Explore topic-wise MCQs in Biology.

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1.

How does shell pattern in limpets show disruptive selection?

A. The shell pattern is yellowish and discontinuous
B. Light-colored limpets were preyed
C. Tan colored limpets were preyed
D. Intermediate colored limpets were preyed
Answer» E.
2.

Marine mollusca is also known as _____

A. Limpets
B. Crabs
C. Puppets
D. Shrews
Answer» B. Crabs
3.

How many peaks are there in the disruptive selection?

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. No peaks
Answer» C. Three
4.

What happens during disruptive selection?

A. Three peaks are formed
B. Extreme value gets rejected
C. Average value gets selected
D. Members of both extreme are selected
Answer» E.
5.

In directional selection, the peak of the graph gets higher and narrower.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
6.

Directional selection is also known as ______

A. Position selection
B. Progressive selection
C. Retrogressive selection
D. Main selection
Answer» C. Retrogressive selection
7.

Mortality in babies is an example of ______

A. Disruptive selection
B. Directional selection
C. Stabilizing selection
D. Abortion selection
Answer» D. Abortion selection
8.

Which of the following are properties of stabilizing selection?

A. Operates in a constant environment
B. Mean value changes
C. Peak gets lower and wider
D. Favors the complex phenotype
Answer» B. Mean value changes
9.

Which of the following is not included in natural selection?

A. Stabilizing selection
B. Directional selection
C. Disruptive selection
D. Technical selection
Answer» E.